26 JUNE CURRENT AFFAIRS (MCQ)

Q1. Which of the following statements is/are not
correct regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban)?

1. It is announced and administered by
   Department of Drinking and Water
   Sanitation under Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. The funding for the mission will be divided
   between states and Centre uniformly in\ all states
   and Union Territories.
3. Public-Private Partnership Model is mandatory
   for those cities who have population of more than
   1 Million.
   Select the correct answer using the code given
   below:

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: b)

Explanation:
Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) was announced by the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Union
Budget 2021-22. Hence, statement 1 is not
correct.
Funding: 100?ntral funding for Union Territories,
90% for North Eastern and Hill States, 50% for
cities with less than 1 lakh population, one third
for cities with 1 lakh to 10 lakh population and
25% for cities with a million plus population.
Promoting PPP Model: Mandatory for cities having
millions plus population to take up PPP projects
worth minimum of 10% of their total project fund
allocation. Hence, statement 2 is not correct
and 3 is correct.

Q2. “Beed Model” have been recently seen in the
news is related to:

a) Curb Tax Evasion
b) Crop Insurance scheme
c) Organic Farming
d) Education Program used by Delhi Government

Solution: b)

Recently, the Maharashtra Government asked the
Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the
‘Beed model’ of the crop insurance scheme
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY). Hence,
option (b) is the correct answer.
About Beed Model:
 Beed is a district of Maharashtra located in
the drought-prone Marathwada region.
 80-110 Formula: This model is also called 80-
110 Formula.
 Under this plan, the insurer’s potential losses
are restricted.
 The insurance firm does not have to entertain
claims above 110% of the gross premium. The
state government has to bear the cost of
compensation above 110%of the premium
collected to insulate the insurer from losses
(bridge amount).
 However, if the compensation is less than the
premium collected, the insurance company
would keep 20% of the amount as handling
charges and reimburse the rest to the state
government (premium surplus).

Q3. If GST needs on certain COVID-19 essential
medicines needs to be reduced and GST Council
meeting is constituted to bring this into force, then
which of the following are mandatory for seamless
meeting?

1. There should be presence of at least 30%
   members of GST Council.
2. Voting for resolution should be passed by 75%
   of council.
3. If Prime minister is absent from meeting, the
   meeting cannot be conducted.

Select the correct answer using the code below-

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: c)

Explanation:
The quorum of GST Council meeting is 50% of
members. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Any resolution on increasing or reduction in taxes
on any product or service should be atleast passed
by 75% or 3/4 th votes in the council. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.
Presence of Prime Minister does not affect the
proceedings of meeting as s/he is not a part or a
member of the GST Council. Hence, statement 3
is not correct.

Q4. “Shenzhou” have been frequently seen in the

news is related to-
a) Russia Missile Defence System

b) China Manned Space Station
c) Iran’s Nuclear Reactor
d) Hongkong’s Anti-Tank Missile

Solution: b)

Explanation:
Recently, a Chinese spaceship “Shenzhou-12”
carrying a three-person crew docked with
China’s new space station module Tianhe-1. This
has come after the launch of the Tianzhou-2 cargo
spacecraft, which carried vital supplies for the
space station.
Key Points
About Mission:
The Shenzhou-12 craft connected with the Tianhe
space station module about six hours after takeoff
from the Jiuquan launch center in Gobi Desert.
The three-man crew will spend three months on the
Tianhe module, which is orbiting at some 340km
to 380km above the earth. China is the third
country after the former Soviet Union and the
United States to carry out a manned mission on its
own.

Q5. ‘It is a highly contagious and fatal animal
disease that infects and leads to an acute form of
hemorrhagic fever in domestic and wild pigs. It is
not a threat to human beings since it only spreads
from animals to other animals. It was first detected
in Africa in the 1920s.’
Which of the following diseases is mentioned in the
description given above?

a) African Swine Fever
b) Severe Acute Syndrome Covid-2
c) Bird Flu
d) Polio

Solution: a)

Explanation:
African Swine Fever
 It is a highly contagious and fatal animal
disease that infects and leads to an acute
form of hemorrhagic fever in domestic and
wild pigs.
 Other manifestations of the disease
include high fever, depression, anorexia, loss
of appetite, hemorrhages in the skin, vomiting
and diarrhoea among others.
 It was first detected in Africa in the 1920s.
o Historically, outbreaks have been
reported in Africa and parts of Europe,
South America, and the Caribbean.
o However, more recently (since
2007), the disease has been reported
in multiple countries across Africa,
Asia and Europe, in both domestic and
wild pigs.

 T7-he mortality is close to 100% and since
the fever has no cure, the only way to stop
its spread is by culling the animals.
 ASF is not a threat to human beings since
it only spreads from animals to other animals.
 ASF is a disease listed in the World
Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
Terrestrial Animal Health Code and thus,
reported to the OIE.

Q6. With reference to World Organisation for

Animal Health, consider the following statements-

1. It is an international organization for

improving animal health worldwide.

2. It is headquartered in Paris, France.
   Which of the statements given above is/are
   correct?
   a) 1 only
   b) 2 only
   c) Both 1 and 2
   d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Explanation:
Both statements are correct.
World Organisation for Animal Health
 OIE is an intergovernmental organisation
responsible for improving animal health
worldwide.
 It has 182 Member Countries. India is one of
the member countries.
 OIE develops normative documents relating
to rules that Member Countries can use to
protect themselves from the introduction of
diseases and pathogens. One of them is the
Terrestrial Animal Health Code.
 OIE standards are recognised by the World
Trade Organization as reference international
sanitary rules.
 It is headquartered in Paris, France.

Q7. With reference to the Pinaka Rocket System,
consider the following statements:

1. It can destroy targets at distances up to 450
   kms.
2. It is a multi-barrel rocket launch system that can
   fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.
   Which of the statements given above is/are
   correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

Explanation:
DRDO successfully test fired extended range
version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket
from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) on
24th and 25th June 2021 at Integrated Test Range
(ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
 The enhanced range version of Pinaka Rocket
System can destroy targets at distances up to 45
kms.
 The rocket system has been developed jointly by
Pune based Armament Research and Development
Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials
Research Laboratory (HEMRL) with manufacturing
support from M/s Economic Explosives Limited,
Nagpur.
 The Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launch system
that can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.
The weapon system, mounted on a Tatra truck, is
equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit
comprising an advanced navigation and control
system.
 The Navigation system of the missile is also aided
by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
(IRNSS).
Hence only statement 2 is correct.

Q8. Which one of the following is the best
description of ‘INS Vikrant’, that was in the news
recently?
a) First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)
b) Nuclear-powered submarine
c) Stealth destroyer
d) Nuclear powered icebreaker

Solution: a)

Explanation:
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the
progress of construction of first Indigenous Aircraft
Carrier (IAC) built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd., at
Kochi on June 25, 2021.
 The IAC would be commissioned as INS Vikrant in
the first half of 2022, which would be the most
potent sea-based asset. The ship shall operate
MiG-29K fighter aircraft, Kamov-31 Air Early
Warning Helicopters, the soon to be inducted MH-
60R multi-role helicopter and the indigenously

manufactured Advanced Light Helicopters.
 The motto of the ship is Jayema Sam Yudhi
Sprdhah, which is taken from Rigveda 1.8.3 and
can be translated as “I defeat those who fight
against me”.
 Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

Q9. With reference to the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021,
consider the following statements:

1. It will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917.
2. A key feature of the Bill is a unified law for the
   entire country, instead of separate rules framed by
   the States.
3. The Bill provides for a central data base for
   recording the details of vessel, vessel registration,
   crew on an electronic portal.
   Which of the statements given above is/are
   correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet gave the nod to the Inland
Vessels Bill, 2021.
 It will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917.
 The Bill will regulate safety, security and
registration of inland vessels.
 A key feature of the Bill is a unified law for the
entire country, instead of separate rules framed by
the States.
 The Bill provides for a central data base for
recording the details of vessel, vessel registration,
crew on an electronic portal.
 It requires all mechanically propelled vessels to be
mandatorily registered. All non-mechanically
propelled vessels will also have to be enrolled at
district, taluk or panchayat or village level.
The certificate of registration granted under the
proposed law will be deemed to be valid in all States
and Union Territories, and there will be no need to
seek separate permissions from the States.
 Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

Q10. With reference to the ‘Project Seabird’,
consider the following statements:

1. It will be Asia’s largest Naval Base and further
   strengthen the operational readiness of the Armed
   Forces.
2. INS Kadamba is an Indian Navy base located in
   Kerala.
   Which of the statements given above is/are
   correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Explanation:
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the
Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on June 24, 2021
to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure
development under ‘Project Seabird’.
 RM says it will be Asia’s largest Naval Base and
further strengthen the operational readiness of the
Armed Forces.
 INS Kadamba is an Indian Navy base located near
Karwar in Karnataka.

 The first phase of construction of the base, code-
named Project Seabird, was completed in 2005 and

the base was commissioned on 31 May 2005.
 Development of Phase II commenced in 2011.
 INS Kadamba is currently the third largest Indian
naval base, and is expected to become the largest
naval base in the eastern hemisphere after
completion of expansion Phase IIB.
 Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.